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American Gigolo

American Gigolo

Crime • R • 1980 • 1 hr 57 min
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6.2
IMDb
6.3

Julian makes a lucrative living as an escort to older women in the Los Angeles area. He begins a relationship with Michelle, a local politician's wife, without expecting any pay. One of his clients is murdered and Detective Sunday begins pumping him for details on his different clients, something he is reluctant to do considering the nature of his work. Julian begins to suspect he's being framed. Meanwhile Michelle begins to fall in love with him.

Starring

Richard Gere, Lauren Hutton, Hector Elizondo, Nina van Pallandt, Bill Duke

Directed By

Paul Schrader

Written By

Paul Schrader

Attributes

SlowDarkWatch By Myself

Genre

CrimeDramaMystery

Release Date

February 1, 1980

User Reviews

Jonathan Maurice
Jonathan Maurice
Air-conditioned chill but you can see the heat wave distortion through the next doorway. Sweat beads and sour morning sadness.
Diego Téllez
Diego Téllez
Schrader turns a decent thriller into a smart reflection of masculinity. Shockingly ahead of its time portraying sex and gender dynamics.
Lyric Valdez
Lyric Valdez
Honestly, I went in not knowing what to expect. After watching, it was very very interesting! I really enjoyed Gere and the whole concept!
justagirl
justagirl
Meh, it’s one of the most famous films yet it was exceptionally boring and uninteresting
Everett
Everett
Kind of sleazy but maybe that’s the goal and atmosphere it’s going for.
Alan.John.Gerstle
Alan.John.Gerstle
Fine film about controversial topic. Sexual depravity in LA. Gere gives complex, tortured performance in difficult role. P. Shrader directs.
Cassio Rocha
Cassio Rocha
This man can direct the shit out of a movie. The script, the performances, camerawork comes togueter naturally, giving the best experience.
I see red
I see red
Intriguing for the time when it was made. Starts great, but it falls apart shortly after that. All in all, it fails to pique your interest.
Drew
Drew
Was entranced by an intriguing atmosphere of uncertainty. Richard Gere gave a charismatic and confident performance.
Rick Anthony McArthur
Rick Anthony McArthur
For the time it was made it heeds most expectations anyone might have of the lead character's lifestyle, but no real triumphs of the soul!

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Ratings
10 (4%)
76 (28%)
157 (59%)
24 (9%)
6.2 – Based on 267 ratings
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Cast & Crew

Paul Schrader
Paul
Schrader
Richard Gere
Richard
Gere
Lauren Hutton
Lauren
Hutton
Hector Elizondo
Hector
Elizondo
Nina van Pallandt
Nina van Pallandt
Bill Duke
Bill
Duke
Brian Davies
Brian
Davies
K Callan
K
Callan
Tom Stewart
Tom
Stewart
Patricia Carr
Patricia
Carr
David Cryer
David
Cryer
Paul Schrader
Paul
Schrader

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